Guides & articles
Eye Health Guides
Evidence-based articles on digital eye strain, blink rate, dry eyes and screen habits. All free.
Symptoms
Why Do My Eyes Hurt After Looking at Screens?
6 causes of screen eye pain — and a fix for each one.
7 Signs You Have Digital Eye Strain
Most people don't connect these symptoms to their screens.
Why Do My Eyes Get Tired So Quickly?
6 specific reasons — most of them fixable today.
Can Eye Strain Cause Dizziness?
Yes — here's why, and how to stop it.
How to Stop Eyes Watering at a Computer
Watery eyes usually mean dry eye, not too much moisture.
Eye Strain vs Migraine: How to Tell the Difference
They feel similar but have different causes and treatments.
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
Usually an hour — but if it keeps coming back, here's why.
Why Is My Eye Twitching?
Usually benign. Here's what causes it and when to take it seriously.
Blurry Vision After Screen Use: Why It Happens
Two different causes — and how to tell them apart.
Headache Behind the Eyes: Causes and Fixes
Four causes, four fixes. Most screen headaches are preventable.
Red Eyes from Screen Use: What's Actually Happening
Redness is a symptom of dry eye, not a separate condition.
Guides
10 Tips to Reduce Eye Strain from Screens
Evidence-backed changes ranked by impact.
How to Rest Your Eyes from Screens
What actually works — and what doesn't.
How to Set Up an Eye-Friendly Home Office
Screen position, lighting, monitor settings and habits.
How to Improve Eye Health Working from Home
8 practical changes for remote workers.
Best Monitor Settings to Reduce Eye Strain
Exact brightness, contrast, colour temperature and refresh rate settings.
Eye Exercises to Reduce Strain: What Works and What Doesn't
An honest breakdown of each exercise with evidence ratings.
Why Video Calls Are So Exhausting for Your Eyes
Zoom fatigue is real — here's the eye strain side of it.
How to Reduce Eye Strain When Coding
Editor settings, monitor position, blink rate and breaks.
How to Reduce Eye Strain on a MacBook
Display settings, positioning, and the external monitor case.
Eye health explained
How Many Times Should You Blink Per Minute?
Normal is 15–20. Screens drop it to 3–5. Here's why that matters.
What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Affects 65% of screen users. Here's what it is and how to treat it.
Is It Bad to Stare at a Screen All Day?
An honest evidence-based answer.
Does the 20-20-20 Rule Actually Work?
Yes — but it has one significant blind spot.
Comparisons
Blue Light Glasses vs Night Mode: Which Is Better?
The science behind both — and the honest verdict.
Dark Mode vs Light Mode: Which Is Better for Eye Strain?
More nuanced than most people expect.
Screen Time vs Reading: Which Is Worse for Your Eyes?
Both strain your eyes — but in different ways.
Best Apps to Reduce Eye Strain in 2025
6 apps reviewed and ranked honestly.
Computer Glasses: Are They Actually Worth It?
Prescription vs blue light glasses — an honest verdict.
Best Desk Lamp for Eye Strain: What to Look For
CRI, flicker-free, colour temperature — the specs that matter.
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